The PGA event is projected to have a $100 million economic impact in Wisconsin.

Ring said fans made the trip early and have been using Manitowoc County’s biking and walking trails, and visiting local stores, museums and restaurants.

“Any time we can bring people from outside of our area to our community, we roll out the red carpet,” said Courthouse Pub owner John Jagemann, who also experienced an influx of visitors in 2010, the last time a tournament was held at Whistling Straits.